TiVo and Rhapsody’s Attempt to Make Things Even More Complicated
“TiVo and Rhapsody are joining forces to deliver digital music service directly to TiVo consumers’ televisions via the digital video recording company’s set-top box. The move continues TiVo’s drive to differentiate itself from the generic digital video recorders offered by cable and satellite television companies by offering content beyond recorded TV shows.” (From Alley Insider)
Well, that’s really a step in the wrong direction. Solve music distribution problems by putting a Napster on TV? I’m sure that will make it worth everyone’s $13 a month to have the same crappy music available on your television screen instead of just your computer. I bet the only reason your friends don’t use all-you-can-eat music services like Napster or Rhapsody is because they’re limited to their computers or mp3 players. Now everyone can be exposed to Rhapsody’s seriously lacking catalogue on their television screens as well!
Instead of blowing $13 a month on this service, spend an hour of your time downloading all the free tracks off Daytrotter (and uh, maybe The Hippodrome too), then hook up your computer through your TV speakers and get treated to some real music. Same effect without the cash transfer, and thankfully, Kelly Clarkson free as well.
